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Watching The Fairly OddParents in the early 00s was a guilty pleasure. I loved the nutty adventures as ten-year-old Timmy Turner navigated through life’s many hurdles. In the sequels and live-action features, he grows up, and his time with the fairies must end.
When Cosmo and Wanda moved on to help new kids, the series never felt the same. And when I noticed Netflix listed The Fairly OddParents A New Wish, curiousity got the better of me. I’m glad the series finished its Nickelodeon run, so other services can start carrying it.
With this latest, Hazel Wells is trying to adjust to life in an unfamiliar city and is without her older brother—the fairies believe they should help! Everything I loved is just as crazy. While it doesn’t quite live up to what I enjoyed in the past, what’s offered are early episodes are still enjoyable. Although I’m not all that keen with the digital redesign, I got used to the new style quite fast. Had the studio given this series a bigger budget, I’d love to see the fairies rendered in CGI and real life as hand-drawn.
Until the next batch of episodes are offered. all that hyperactive chaos I know this series extols isn’t quite there yet.
I’m glad Daran Norris and Susanne Blakeslee are back, reprising their roles as the oddball pixies. Without these leads, any take on this franchise won’t be Fairly Odd. And episode 2 (“The Department of Magical Violations” / “Teacher’s Pal”) sets up everything that’s important! That’s because when Jorgen Von Strangle learns the pair came out of retirement, there is a lot of crazy happenstance to be concerned about! And to see him check in on their antics is significant as I’m sure this thread will be explored in later stories.
Although the Halloween episodes aired during May and June, my favourites that I managed to watch are “28 Puddings Later” and “Trial and Hair-ror.” The title themselves gives the parody away, and I rather loved what was written. A peek at the episode guide shows even more horror film parodies exist and that’s enough to keep me watching. I can’t wait to see “The Haunting of Wells House” and “Growing Pains,” where I’m curious about what this show within a show is about. When Puppet Master is involved, there’s sure to be some bloodshed.
Let’s hope the wait won’t be too long for the next batch of episodes to be released. I can watch the series when I need some insane randomness in my life, and thankfully this latest take fits the bill.
3 Stars out of 5
The Fairly OddParents A New Wish Trailer
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